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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (9 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.   Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (9 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff Issues (9 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: There is currently no targeted redundancy scheme available to staff in my Department.  In the period up to 31st August 2014 seven staff in my Department will reach the retirement age of 65 years.   Under section 9(2)(a) of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013, staff in my Department who retire by end August 2014 and whose pay has been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Competency Certification (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 602 and 603 together. The certification of seafarers, including fishermen, is governed strictly by the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The STCW convention allows for maritime administrations to issue national certification for domestic waters, but any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am very familiar with the Initiative referred to in this PQ having met with Mr. Murphy in August this year.  My Department has endeavoured to respond to the correspondence received and I have also sought the views of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on the matter. I have commend the work that Mr Murphy is doing in terms of promoting the “Sli na Slainte”...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for the State tourism agencies. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have no statutory function in this matter. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)  for direct reply on the basis that the IAA has certain statutory responsiblities for noise related issues at Dublin Airport.  Please contact my Private Office if  you do not hear back from the IAA within 10 working days. Issues concerning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Operators (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In addition, the statutory power to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Decisions regarding the expansion of the Dublinbikes scheme and progress made to date are matters falling entirely within the remit of Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA), given their role in the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area as well as the development of an integrated, accessible public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the provisions of Section 131(5)(b) of the Finance Act, 1992, a Vehicle Registration Certificate may not issue for a vehicle unless motor tax has been paid. I understand that the vehicle in question was taxed by the owner at Wicklow motor tax office on 3 October 2013 and a Vehicle Registration Certificate (log book) issued from my Department on 4th...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as Metro North, comes under the remit of the NTA.  Following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Earlier this year, a study was carried out on behalf of the European Commission into the implementation of Directive 92/6/EEC (as amended by directive 2002/85/EC) on speed limitation devices and relevant effects. The study asked Member States to comment on the effectiveness of the Directive and its possible extension to include light goods vehicles and cars in the scope of vehicles requiring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: An exchange relationship on driving licences with other jurisdictions involves a mutual examination of the driver licensing regimes to make sure that they are compatible.  On the Irish side, this task is undertaken by the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  Following engagement with the Irish Embassy in Ottawa, a number of provinces in Canada were identified where progress might be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department established a stakeholder group to progress a review of speed limits nationally. The Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the National Roads Authority, representatives of local authorities and the National Transport Authority accepted my invitation to participate in the Working Group. As the Deputy will appreciate, this is an issue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Charges (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar:  This is an operational matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the RPA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wind Energy Guidelines (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Fáilte Ireland is a prescribed body under Planning and Development legislation for all planning applications which may have a significant impact from a tourism perspective. In 2007 in order to inform tourism policy on wind farm developments Fáilte Ireland undertook significant research amongst both overseas and domestic visitors, to determine visitor attitudes towards wind farms....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction, as appropriate, with the National Transport Authority and I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.